Kendall
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Valley; River Valley
Background: The name Kendall originates from an English surname derived from a place name in Cumbria, England. It is believed to derive from the Old Norse 'kvenndalr,' meaning 'valley' or 'river valley.' The name is also associated with a Scottish location, further emphasizing its geographic roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#493
Total births
100,779
Most popular decade
2010s
(70,119 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-177 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1906
Gender usage
34.9% male
65.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1906
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,253
- Peak year
- 1993
- Peak year births
- 965
- Peak rank
- #287
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 162
- Recent rank
- #1,230
Female
- First year
- 1929
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,570
- Peak year
- 2012
- Peak year births
- 2,625
- Peak rank
- #116
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 985
- Recent rank
- #310
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).